Description
Tart and floral agua de jamaica is a vibrant Mexican beverage that embodies the essence of summer with every refreshing sip. Made from dried hibiscus flowers, this delightful drink offers a perfect balance of tangy flavor and natural sweetness, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for hot days. Whether served at family gatherings or enjoyed on a lazy afternoon, agua de jamaica promises to elevate any occasion and create cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water (for boiling)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, strain the mixture, and stir in ½ cup of sugar until dissolved.
- Pour into a pitcher, add 4 cups of cold water, and chill in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, mix in the lime juice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg